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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Kyoto is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto is 1 hour. In August, daily temperatures in Kyoto can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. On the 28th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train to Kanazawa.

Traveling by train from Kyoto to Kanazawa takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Kyoto in August: highs in Kanazawa hover around 35°C, while lows dip to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Osaka.

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Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

Traveling by train from Kanazawa to Osaka takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Kanazawa in August, you will find days in Osaka are a bit warmer (39°C), and nights are about the same (29°C). You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.